News & Legal Updates

Our Arbroath team were delighted to once again support the Arbroath Fireworks Display. Our Angus Area Manager Brian Main said that “The Arbroath Fireworks Display, which takes place every year as part of Guy Fawkes night, is a fun and free event which Blackadders are delighted to be able to contribute towards“.  The image shows … Continue reading "Arbroath Fireworks Display Donation"

Blackadders are delighted to announce a new display window within St Andrew’s town centre, Property Services Director Martin Paterson commented – We are delighted to be able to provide a town centre display within the heart of the St Andrews.  Having been involved in the sale of houses within St Andrews and surrounding area for … Continue reading "New Window Display in St Andrews"

As part of our campaign to support the Scottish housing market and assist in overcoming the barriers to housing delivery, I am pleased to advise that we have renewed our membership once again for the organisation – Homes for Scotland. Homes for Scotland plays an important role in ensuring that Scotland is building enough homes … Continue reading "BLACKADDERS – CAMPAIGNING FOR THE SCOTTISH HOUSING MARKET"

Blackadders are delighted to announce a new property display window within the popular East Neuk village of Anstruther – pictured above is Neil Fyall our Senior Property Manager, outside the new display within Rodger Street, Anstruther. Blackadders’ Property Services Director Martin Paterson (who lives in Anstruther) comments:  “Over many years we have had many successful sales … Continue reading "Properties being sought in East Neuk, Fife"

Blackadders are delighted to announce a new display window within London Road, Edinburgh. Property Services Director, Martin Paterson commented: “This will be a great addition to Blackadders Estate Agency having a further display window within a main arterial route”. Edinburgh Property Manager, Scott Whigham is optimistic about the year ahead: “The signs for the Edinburgh … Continue reading "The signs for the Edinburgh Property Market are looking good in 2018"

In short the answer is NO. In England and Wales, regulations which are due to come into force on 1 April 2018 will potentially affect the ability to let out properties and the market value (and marketability) of those properties. The regulations will prevent private Landlords from letting either residential or commercial properties with an … Continue reading "Are Legal Standards for Minimum Energy Efficiency for Properties the same North & South of Hadrian’s Wall? "

It is always great to read a positive news story about a Dundee business but even more particularly pleasing when the owners of the business are friends of yours.  It was great to see Curr & Dewar submitting a planning application in relation to a change of use application for new premises which due to … Continue reading "LOCAL DUNDEE BUSINESS ON THE UP"

Welcome to the first property blog of 2018!  Rest assured that this year will see more property blogs. I predict that 2018 will be a very interesting year for the property market. Before I give you my predictions for 2018 though, how did I get on with my predictions for 2017? Looking at my blog on the … Continue reading "IS THIS THE WINTER OF OUR DISCONTENT – PROPERTY MATTERS"

Christmas is almost upon us with only 3/4 weeks to go until, for most, the festivities and over indulgence begins. Those thinking of selling their home will now put this firmly to the back of their minds and will be replaced with thoughts of presents, sleeping in front of the TV and Strictly Come Dancing … Continue reading "Enjoy the festive period but don’t let the hangover last until Spring."

The traditional mind-set of most sellers is to market their property in Spring. I can see the logic to this as we start to see more daylight and gardens are once again presentable. However, I would highlight a few less obvious reasons to get in ahead of the crowd: 1. There are less competing properties coming … Continue reading "Three good reasons to market your property in Winter"